Business Finance Manager

DOW BENELUX B.V.; Terneuzen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay and bonus

Medical and life insurance

Retirement program

Employee stock purchase program

Training and mentoring

Workflex/reset

Job summary

Dow in Terneuzen, the Netherlands, is seeking a Business Finance Manager to optimize feedstock decisions across European cracker operations. You will bridge finance, commercial strategy, technology and market dynamics to translate complex data into clear business insights.

In this role you will lead economic modeling, manage the feedstock model, support project evaluations and long-term price forecasts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value and informed decisions in a highly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Engineering and/or MBA required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Hydrocarbons plant experience and/or strong modelling experience with Aspen Plus is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the weekly feedstock optimization process, coordinating inputs, facilitating discussions, running the feedstock selection model, and recommending the optimal feedslate.
• Manage and maintain the feedstock model in collaboration with cracker and technical teams to support reliable decision-making.
• Develop economic models for feedstock opportunities and projects, including sensitivity and risk analyses.
• Monitor performance through relevant scorecards and translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights.
• Evaluate commercial contracts from a financial perspective and support the required review and approval process.
• Analyze relevant market developments and contribute to long-term price forecasts that support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Modeling

Financial analysis

Technical understanding

Business acumen

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Engineering and/or MBA

Tools

Aspen Plus

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Finance Manager in Terneuzen, The Netherlands. Additional location option is Boehlen (Germany). In this role, you will play an important role in supporting feedstock optimization across Dow’s European cracker operations. You will work at the intersection of finance, commercial strategy, technology, and market dynamics, translating complex information into insights that support effective business decisions. You will partner closely with commercial feedstock and olefin teams, cracker teams, and technical experts to determine the optimal feedslate for the European cracker fleet. A key part of your role will be managing the feedstock model that supports these decisions and using financial and economic analysis to evaluate opportunities, understand risks, and identify key value drivers. You will support project evaluations, contract analysis, performance reporting, market analysis, and long-term price forecasts. By connecting financial insights with commercial, market, and operational considerations, you will help teams evaluate alternatives and make informed decisions. This role provides an opportunity to combine financial expertise, analytical thinking, and business insight in a highly collaborative environment where your recommendations can directly influence business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the weekly feedstock optimization process, coordinating inputs, facilitating discussions, running the feedstock selection model, and recommending the optimal feedslate
• Manage and maintain the feedstock model in collaboration with cracker and technical teams to support reliable decision-making
• Develop economic models for feedstock opportunities and projects, including sensitivity and risk analyses
• Monitor performance through relevant scorecards and translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights
• Evaluate commercial contracts from a financial perspective and support the required review and approval process
• Analyze relevant market developments and contribute to long-term price forecasts that support strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Engineering and/or MBA
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience
• Hydrocarbons plant experience and/or strong modelling experience with Aspen Plus is an advantage

Your Skills

• Modeling: You have experience with hydrocarbons plants and/or modeling using Aspen Plus and Microsoft Excel
• Financial and economic analysis: You apply financial concepts to business opportunities and identify the risks, sensitivities, and value drivers that influence decisions
• Technical understanding: You understand cracker technology and operating conditions and can connect technical considerations with their financial implications
• Business and market acumen: You understand how strategy, markets, commercial considerations, and operational decisions come together to influence business performance
• Collaboration and influence: You work effectively across commercial, technical, and finance teams, take independent action, and influence decisions through clear analysis
• Communication and reporting: You turn complex financial, market, and operational information into clear insights and recommendations for business stakeholders

Additional notes

There is no relocation/visa support for this role.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

• Equitable and market‑competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well‑being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it
• Competitive retirement program that may include company‑provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial‑goals
• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location)
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only)
• Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs
• Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building
• Workplace culture empowering role‑based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non‑birthing, including adoptive and foster parents)
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one‑stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey
• On‑site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location)
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more
• Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
• Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
• Carbon‑neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
• Join our team, we can make a difference together

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high‑growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer‑centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place. A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.